MUSC1015 World Music
The purpose of this course is to gain a broader understanding of the music of the world's cultures through examining a survey of traditional musical cultures from around the globe. This course will concentrate on the development and historical background of the music, the introduction of typical musical instruments and most well-known musicians of each region, and the relationship between music and the society. The focus is on learning how musicians around the world understand their own music, and on exposure, appreciation and understanding of basic musical and cultural elements from the selected regions.
Prerequisite
Recommended: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Develop habits of music participation and support through the experience of a listener and audience member
Define the cultural elements of world music in relationship to global societies within historical and contemporary dimensions
Demonstrate cultural differences in the music of selected cultures of the world
Describe how music of world societies represents diversity of population and affects our culture and milieu
Discuss how the awareness of music in world cultures promote global citizenship
Analyze observations from a live performance
Describe the basic dynamics of a particular music genre/style
Examine the history and development of a music genre/style
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details